Application of Machine Learning in Melanoma Detection and the Identification of 'Ugly Duckling' and Suspicious Naevi: A Review

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2309.00265v2
• Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2023 04:34:45 GMT
• Title: Application of Machine Learning in Melanoma Detection and the Identification of 'Ugly Duckling' and Suspicious Naevi: A Review
• Authors: Fatima Al Zegair, Nathasha Naranpanawa, Brigid Betz-Stablein, Monika Janda, H. Peter Soyer, Shekhar S. Chandra
• Abstract summary: "Ugly Duckling Naevus" comes into play when monitoring for melanoma, referring to a lesion with distinctive features. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) has become a significant player in the research and development field. This article extensively covers modern Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms for detecting melanoma and suspicious naevi.
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• Abstract: Skin lesions known as naevi exhibit diverse characteristics such as size, shape, and colouration. The concept of an "Ugly Duckling Naevus" comes into play when monitoring for melanoma, referring to a lesion with distinctive features that sets it apart from other lesions in the vicinity. As lesions within the same individual typically share similarities and follow a predictable pattern, an ugly duckling naevus stands out as unusual and may indicate the presence of a cancerous melanoma. Computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) has become a significant player in the research and development field, as it combines machine learning techniques with a variety of patient analysis methods. Its aim is to increase accuracy and simplify decision-making, all while responding to the shortage of specialized professionals. These automated systems are especially important in skin cancer diagnosis where specialist availability is limited. As a result, their use could lead to life-saving benefits and cost reductions within healthcare. Given the drastic change in survival when comparing early stage to late-stage melanoma, early detection is vital for effective treatment and patient outcomes. Machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques have gained popularity in skin cancer classification, effectively addressing challenges, and providing results equivalent to that of specialists. This article extensively covers modern Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms for detecting melanoma and suspicious naevi. It begins with general information on skin cancer and different types of naevi, then introduces AI, ML, DL, and CAD. The article then discusses the successful applications of various ML techniques like convolutional neural networks (CNN) for melanoma detection compared to dermatologists' performance. Lastly, it examines ML methods for UD naevus detection and identifying suspicious naevi.

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